Wow! There’s nothing like seeing your life expectancy increase before your eyes! I’m going to share this with as many as possible - probably the most compelling information to convince people to eat healthier, and improve conditions on our planet!
Thank you for this. Very interesting. I had a great-grandmother who lived to 97 (not sure about her diet though) and my great-aunt just turned 98. Her rule is "everything in moderation", plus a glas of wine a day. Well, she does live in the French-speaking part of Switzerland ;-)
I'm with you on the legumes - a name that I find confusing since "légumes" in French is "vegetable", but anyway. I also keep forgetting about them. What always surprises me in studies like this is how much meat they say is approriate. Even when I was eating meat, it was never daily and a lot less. Same for dairy and eggs.
I've found some great and affordable (and that's saying something for Switzerland) new vegan products and they even do some of my favorite desserts now.
Loving the calculator and the summary you give. Something to try out and I'm sure the benefits will also be felt in everyday life - not just by extending one's life expectancy.
Anongst the other benefits is a higher quality of life for a longer time. Just getting old is one thing but getting old in good health is another. But that was not part of this study
Appreciate Alexander, as usual, your guidance toward positives in life. It is an upper to know we have much control over our life quality. I've been on a health path for decades, fortunately having been introduced to a health practitioner of Functional Medicine who, along with my diet choices, grills me about getting adequate sleep, my activity/fitness level and stress level/reduction in my life. Taking some self responsibility provides us the tools for remaining healthy and prevents illness to a large extent. You are a role model for our, and planetary, health.
Thank you Mary. Yes, it is amazing how much you can do yourself to live longer, and to live longer with a good quality of life. Food is, as you write, just one aspect. I try not overdo it, and like a cookie or some chocolate, but generally I follow these guidelines. As I wrote, I have to focus on the legumes, I tend to overlook them when shopping. So this list is likely for many a good reminder.
I've always had an aversion to textured foods, the feel of ground meat and the taste of it makes me ill. On top of questionable animal husbandry practices I've found I had slowly, naturally, turned to vegetarianism making my only small allowances for fish, eggs, and dairy and even then it is very rare. I make sure to take care of where I get those items though.
I love all aspects of this article; one of the gems I’m finding in your treasure chest. The specifics about proper diet are very useful, mobility & other issues not withstanding, I find hope in managing details that I can in extending the life I have left if possible. With optimism and exercise requiring courage, I can take more control and perhaps benefit greatly from these ideas, if not in quantity then quality of life. And the carrot 🥕 is the ability to read more of your travel pieces that take me out of my locked down mode onto the road “walking” with you. Enjoying the stories and beauty of the planet 🌍along the way. Ten years longer for you to write these lovely pieces for others (I will have finished my own journey) is wonderful for you and your devoted followers. Ninety is a reasonable goal for you; all my extended family lived into their nineties with one remaining and bright as a penny at 94 after a stroke left her paraplegic but did not affect her mentation, communication, or desire to go on. She has purpose and interest, likewise essential for longevity. With hope and resolve that you will be present and guiding others on their journeys at 90 and beyond. A well respected and loved example is Dan Rather who writes “Steady” with Elliot Kirshner at a very eloquent 92 years young. And the road ahead......😊
A splendid article with so much good content. Very motivating!
You’re right. With the ongoing pandemic and harsh weather, activity has suffered and being cooped indoors lends itself to snacking. This is a good plan and allows for some wiggle room if you can’t go fully onboard.
The photos are mouthwatering. Except for the beets. And I love nuts!
But the added years is like winning the lottery!
Really enjoyed reading this article and loved the bits of humor. Especially 10 additional years to read The Planet!
Thank you Alexander for showing us to live longer. I find that eating a healthy vegan diet with added(needed) desiner foods to be expensive. $300+ a month ($10+ a day, perhaps 3 meals) for one person today? Add tax, utlilies, vehicle cost and other kitchen management needs. Learning to be vegan also raises the cost. I'm getting better at becoming a Cherry picker in the store. Also looking for new products to try as time goes on. I'm focusing on being a healthy 100+ (-:
It is symptomatic for the weird society we live in. How is it possible that meat is cheaper than non-meat meals? The meat industry is heavy subsidised. It is bad for the tax-payer, for the planet, for the animals involved, and for the people that eat meat.
Wow! There’s nothing like seeing your life expectancy increase before your eyes! I’m going to share this with as many as possible - probably the most compelling information to convince people to eat healthier, and improve conditions on our planet!
And the best part is that it all tastes well: eating fruit to live longer, who could resist that call?
True!
Thank you for this. Very interesting. I had a great-grandmother who lived to 97 (not sure about her diet though) and my great-aunt just turned 98. Her rule is "everything in moderation", plus a glas of wine a day. Well, she does live in the French-speaking part of Switzerland ;-)
I'm with you on the legumes - a name that I find confusing since "légumes" in French is "vegetable", but anyway. I also keep forgetting about them. What always surprises me in studies like this is how much meat they say is approriate. Even when I was eating meat, it was never daily and a lot less. Same for dairy and eggs.
I've found some great and affordable (and that's saying something for Switzerland) new vegan products and they even do some of my favorite desserts now.
Loving the calculator and the summary you give. Something to try out and I'm sure the benefits will also be felt in everyday life - not just by extending one's life expectancy.
Anongst the other benefits is a higher quality of life for a longer time. Just getting old is one thing but getting old in good health is another. But that was not part of this study
Appreciate Alexander, as usual, your guidance toward positives in life. It is an upper to know we have much control over our life quality. I've been on a health path for decades, fortunately having been introduced to a health practitioner of Functional Medicine who, along with my diet choices, grills me about getting adequate sleep, my activity/fitness level and stress level/reduction in my life. Taking some self responsibility provides us the tools for remaining healthy and prevents illness to a large extent. You are a role model for our, and planetary, health.
Thank you Mary. Yes, it is amazing how much you can do yourself to live longer, and to live longer with a good quality of life. Food is, as you write, just one aspect. I try not overdo it, and like a cookie or some chocolate, but generally I follow these guidelines. As I wrote, I have to focus on the legumes, I tend to overlook them when shopping. So this list is likely for many a good reminder.
Good to read about extending life :)
Gaining some ten years is worth the five minutes reading :-)
I've always had an aversion to textured foods, the feel of ground meat and the taste of it makes me ill. On top of questionable animal husbandry practices I've found I had slowly, naturally, turned to vegetarianism making my only small allowances for fish, eggs, and dairy and even then it is very rare. I make sure to take care of where I get those items though.
Nice to read this. Make sure you take some vitamin B12 (you need a tiny bit, but with these choices you likely don't get enough)
I love all aspects of this article; one of the gems I’m finding in your treasure chest. The specifics about proper diet are very useful, mobility & other issues not withstanding, I find hope in managing details that I can in extending the life I have left if possible. With optimism and exercise requiring courage, I can take more control and perhaps benefit greatly from these ideas, if not in quantity then quality of life. And the carrot 🥕 is the ability to read more of your travel pieces that take me out of my locked down mode onto the road “walking” with you. Enjoying the stories and beauty of the planet 🌍along the way. Ten years longer for you to write these lovely pieces for others (I will have finished my own journey) is wonderful for you and your devoted followers. Ninety is a reasonable goal for you; all my extended family lived into their nineties with one remaining and bright as a penny at 94 after a stroke left her paraplegic but did not affect her mentation, communication, or desire to go on. She has purpose and interest, likewise essential for longevity. With hope and resolve that you will be present and guiding others on their journeys at 90 and beyond. A well respected and loved example is Dan Rather who writes “Steady” with Elliot Kirshner at a very eloquent 92 years young. And the road ahead......😊
A splendid article with so much good content. Very motivating!
You’re right. With the ongoing pandemic and harsh weather, activity has suffered and being cooped indoors lends itself to snacking. This is a good plan and allows for some wiggle room if you can’t go fully onboard.
The photos are mouthwatering. Except for the beets. And I love nuts!
But the added years is like winning the lottery!
Really enjoyed reading this article and loved the bits of humor. Especially 10 additional years to read The Planet!
Haha, I will do my best for those ten years!
😉
Thank you Alexander for showing us to live longer. I find that eating a healthy vegan diet with added(needed) desiner foods to be expensive. $300+ a month ($10+ a day, perhaps 3 meals) for one person today? Add tax, utlilies, vehicle cost and other kitchen management needs. Learning to be vegan also raises the cost. I'm getting better at becoming a Cherry picker in the store. Also looking for new products to try as time goes on. I'm focusing on being a healthy 100+ (-:
https://vegfaqs.com/why-is-vegan-food-so-expensive/
https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/7-designer-foods-worth-buying
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It is symptomatic for the weird society we live in. How is it possible that meat is cheaper than non-meat meals? The meat industry is heavy subsidised. It is bad for the tax-payer, for the planet, for the animals involved, and for the people that eat meat.
96! That’s a convincing example. 😊